Kids
Jakks Pacific, MGM Consumer Products sign licensing agreement for ‘Rocky’
MUMBAI: Jakks Pacific, Inc. has signed a worldwide licensing agreement with MGM Consumer Products to develop, manufacture and distribute a line of toys based on the entire Rocky franchise.
The franchise includes Rocky, Rocky II, Rocky III, Rocky IV, Rocky V and the film Rocky Balboa, which is scheduled to release in December this year.
Jakks’ Boys Action division plans to develop collectible action figures, play sets, accessories, role-play items and sports toys based on Rocky and the popular characters from the films, to coincide with the 30-year anniversary and DVD launch of Rocky in August 2006, followed by the premiere of Rocky Balboa in December 2006.
“Rocky is an amazing franchise and we are thrilled to create an action figure line based on the dynamic characters from each film, including the highly anticipated Rocky Balboa. In addition to creating really great toys, we have designed a launch schedule that we believe will build a buzz for the product and enhance the collectability of the line,” said Jakks Pacific, Inc vice president of boys entertainment and pet products Jeremy Padawer.
MGM Consumer Products and Location Based Entertainment executive vice president Travis Rutherford added, “There are many exciting opportunities surrounding the Rocky franchise, and we are delighted to have found a partner with the toy expertise and passion to create a compelling line of products based on the iconic film stars.”
Kids
Mukta Arts and Green Gold ink MOU to animate iconic film IPs
Kalicharan, Karz, Hero, Karma, Ram Lakhan to spawn animated shows plus features.
MUMBAI: When classic hindi movie meets animation, the result is a fresh reel of nostalgia with a cartoon twist. Mukta Arts Ltd. and Green Gold Animation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on animated shows and feature films drawn from Mukta Arts’ four-decade treasure trove of iconic IPs. The partnership taps Mukta’s SGM Animation Studio launched in 2025 as its dedicated animation and games arm and Green Gold’s proven track record in building scalable, homegrown franchises. Creative teams from both sides have already kicked off discussions, with the first project currently in development.
The slate will draw inspiration from landmark Mukta films including Kalicharan, Karz, Hero, Karma, Ram Lakhan, Khalnayak, Saudagar and Iqbal, plus character-led spin-offs from those universes. The aim is to reimagine these stories for today’s young, global audiences while preserving their emotional core.
Green Gold Animation (home of Chhota Bheem) founder and CEO Rajiv Chilaka said, “This partnership with SGM Studios allows us to apply our experience in building long-lasting animation IPs to a truly iconic film catalogue. Together, we aim to create animated worlds that are rooted in these legendary stories, yet designed to connect with today’s young, global audiences.”
Mukta Arts Ltd. filmmaker and founder Subhash Ghai added, “Mukta Arts has always believed in creating stories with lasting emotional value. Through animation, we are extending our IP into a new medium for the next generation.”
In an industry where timeless tales never go out of fashion, this collaboration promises to bring beloved characters back to life with a modern, animated glow proving that some stories are too good to stay in live-action. Stay tuned for the first animated frame to drop.
